The Case for Wild Caught Fish over Farmed

Shoushin is committed to having only the best and most authentic ingredients required for true Tokyo-style sushi. And as the main ingredient of sushi, our fish has to meet an extraordinarily – even ridiculously — high standard.

Several times a week, we have fresh, wild caught fish flown in and will continue to do so until we find adequate local substitutes. Up to 70% of our fish is sourced from Tokyo.

The great expense and effort involved in importing our fish can seem incredibly extravagant. We do it for these reasons: